Paul was born in River Falls on August 25th, 1945. He graduated from River Falls Area High School in 1963 and from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 1971 with degrees in Psychology and Sociology following his service in the United States Army. Paul was a fourth-generation dairy farmer and lived on the family farm his entire life.

A celebration of Paul’s life was held on Sunday, August 19th, 2018 at the River Falls Golf Club in River Falls, WI from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a light dinner from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm and sharing of memories at 5:30 pm. Private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements by Bakken-Young Funeral and Cremation Services in River Falls.

I am saddened by Paul’s death. Paul was in the very first Vietnam veterans counselling group in River Falls organized through the VA and Pierce County Human Services. It was there that I began to know Paul as a caring and sensitive individual who always chose conciliation over conflict in his life. Paul will be missed, but forever in memories.

All our deepest sympathy to Paul’s family. Paul and Peggy have been such good lifelong friends to my sister Alice Gonzalo, and therefore part of our family. The whole Harrington family is grieving with you and thinking of you now.
Cathy Harrington

Very sad time for Paul’s family and friends. He had a great smile and a laugh and kind words. He was the kind of person that reminded everyone of the goodness people, and life is good . . He has blessed many and will be missed!